NATURE TOURISM OF MARSEGU ISLAND ::: VAMPIR ISLAND | West Seram regency | Maluku province

Nature in Marsegu Island has its own uniqueness. Marsegu island located in the western part of the island of Seram (Nusa Ina / Mother Island) are known to have Manusela National Park. Marsegu islands are included in the Administrative District of West Seram, Maluku Province .

The island was given the name by local communities as "Marsegu Island" due to its animal bats in large numbers. Marsegu word comes from the local language means "bat". In mind that will inevitably have such a creepy character of "Dracula" blood-sucking, man who becomes a bat. But the island is not creepy even a variety of beauty can be found there, as a place of recreation and a place to develop science.

 

Bat ( Pteropus vampirus )

Crab ( Birgus latro )

Besides Bats can be found also protected animals such as Gosong birds / maleo (Megaphodius reinwardtii) and Coconut Crab (Birgus latro) or a regional language called "Kepiting Kenari". There are many other birds that make this island as a habitat for eating, playing and sleeping .

Marsegu island or bats island are protected forest areas established by the Decree of the Minister of Forestry Number : 10327/Kpts-II/2002 , dated December 30, 2002 , the extent of 240.20 Ha. Marine area is a Marine Nature Park 10,000 hectares established by Decree No. Menhutbun. 114/Kpts-II/1999, dated March 5, 1999.

Potential of marine natural resources are large enough, colorful coral reefs can be seen beauty. Various shades of sea life reef fish of diverse sizes and shapes.

Coral Reef Marine Natural Park Marsegu Island and surrounding areas

For who like seafood can enjoy on this island. Going fishing alone or can also buy from people around the island's livelihood comes from the sea.

Reef Fish

Half of the island is The mangrove forest area with mangrove species, such as Rhizophora mucronata, Rhizophora apiculata, Brugueira gymnorrhiza, Brugueira sexangula, Ceriops tagal,  Xylocarpus mollucensis, Xylocarpus granatum, Heritiera littoralis, Lumnitzera littorea, Aegiceras corniculatum, Excoecaria agallocha, Pemphis acidula and Scyphiphora hydrophyllacea.

Rhizophora mucronata

Outermost zone of the mangrove area is then mixed with Rhizophora mucronata, Rhizophora apiculata and the middle is Brugueira gymnorrhiza, Brugueira sexangula, Ceriops tagal, Xylocarpus mollucensis and Xylocarpus granatum.

Zone of Brugueira and Ceriops sp 

In the eastern part of the island there Marsegu coastal forest vegetation that has white sand beaches along the 1600 meters. Types of vegetation found in this zone is Cordia subcordata, Pongamia pinnata, Terminalia catappa and Baringtonia asiatica. In the northern part there is a white sand beach Ipomea pescaprae zone dominated by wind grass (Spinifex littoreus) and Katang - katang (Ipomea pescaprae). This location is an attractive tourist place to enjoy the ocean views and breathe fresh coastal air.

White Sand Beach

Spinifex littoreus

For those who want to camp or stay a few days on this island, there are 2 (two) wells as a source of fresh water that is usually also used by local communities for drinking, bathing and washing .

Accessibility to Marsegu island of Ambon city as the provincial capital can be reached via the route :
+ Ambon - Hunimua . ( Land line )
+ Hunimua - Waipirit ( Ceram ) using the ferry ( 1.5 hours )
+ Waipirit - Piru - Pelita Jaya . ( Land line ± 56 km )
+ Pelita Jaya - Marsegu Island . ( Sea Line ± 5 km )